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lafayette

/ˌlɑː.feɪˈet/

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noun

/ˌlɑː.feɪˈet/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к человеку, месту или организации, например, к французскому солдату, участвовавшему в Американской революции, городу в Луизиане или университету в Индиане.

A proper noun referring to a person, place, or entity, such as a French soldier who served in the American Revolution, a town in Louisiana, or a university town in Indiana.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical figureB2formal

    A French aristocrat and military officer who fought alongside the American colonists during the American Revolutionary War.

    ruИсторическая личность

    • Lafayette was a key ally to General George Washington.
    • The Marquis de Lafayette is remembered for his contributions to American independence.
    • Many towns and streets in the United States are named after Lafayette.
  2. City in LouisianaB1formalamerican

    A city in south-central Louisiana, known for its Cajun and Creole culture.

    ruГород в Луизиане

    • Lafayette, Louisiana, is famous for its annual Festival International de Louisiane.
    • The university in Lafayette offers strong engineering programs.
    • Many tourists visit Lafayette to experience authentic Cajun cuisine.
  3. City in IndianaB1formalamerican

    A city in west-central Indiana, home to Purdue University.

    ruЛафайет

    • Lafayette, Indiana, is located on the Wabash River.
    • Purdue University in West Lafayette is a major research institution.
    • The city of Lafayette hosts a popular farmers' market every summer.
Forms
  • lafayettes plural form
  • lafayettes' possessive plural form
  • lafayette's possessive singular form
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